View Poll Results : What synthetic oil do you use
Mobil 1 Extended performance
6
10.00%
I can't answer because I use another brand
9
15.00%
Mobil 1 or Mobil extended performance
01-16-2011, 09:05 AM
Drifting
Thread Starter
Member Since: Aug 2009
Location: Tampa Fl
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
Geardo
I wouldn't use Mobil 1, go with Shell Rotella 5w-40 synthetic
I would not run 40 weight anything in the vette
01-16-2011, 09:44 AM
Race Director
Member Since: May 2008
Location: Manheim Pennsylvania
Posts: 10,742
Mobil 1 5W30 is all you need. Your engine will work fine and last a long time.
01-16-2011, 09:53 AM
Racer
Member Since: Nov 2010
Location: Carencro LA
Posts: 413
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Larry/car
Mobil 1 5W30 is all you need. Your engine will work fine and last a long time.
Not a bad oil, it's just there are better choices, the 0w-40 Mobil 1 is a much better oil
01-16-2011, 01:06 PM
Race Director
Member Since: Apr 2004
Location: Milpitas ca
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I would use whatever was cheaper. Don't think there is too much difference in the two. I change oil between 5000-7000 anyways.
04-07-2011, 05:20 PM
Pro
Member Since: Jun 2006
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t's possible they've tweaked the formulation since then, but in some UOA's done by Butler labs in 2005 on the 5W-30, the big differences are:
04-07-2011, 05:29 PM
Melting Slicks
Member Since: Jun 2010
Location: PA
Posts: 2,528
Which one tastes best on pie?
04-08-2011, 08:57 AM
Drifting
Member Since: Dec 2004
Location: Middle Tennessee
Posts: 1,313
Mobil 1 in my '94! And yes, it is good on Corvette pie!
04-08-2011, 09:08 AM
Le Mans Master
Member Since: Aug 2005
Location: Merritt Island, FL
Posts: 7,392
Quote:
Originally Posted by
Geardo
Not a bad oil, it's just there are better choices, the 0w-40 Mobil 1 is a much better oil
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01-16-2011, 09:53 AM
